Tag: Steelers vs. Broncos

Steelers EDGE Alex Highsmith was a ‘pain in the rear’ for Denver

Alex Highsmith had one of the sacks of Broncos quarterback Bo Nix on Sunday.

When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, edge rusher T.J. Watt steals the headlines. After him, guys like Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joey Porter Jr. get all the attention. But Steelers fans understand just how valuable edge rusher Alex Highsmith is to this defense.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton knows that as well. He called Highsmith a “pain in the rear” for the Broncos noting that the Steelers defense extends beyond just Watt.

What Highsmith does on defense doesn’t always show up in the boxscore but he is the guy who lines up opposite the opposing team’s left tackle all game long and gets their best.

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Highsmith finished Sunday’s game with four tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry. He and Watt had rookie Bo Nix under constant duress in the first half and it was pressure up front that forced the game-ending interception by safety Damontae Kazee.

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Steelers QB Russell Wilson declared inactive for 2nd straight week

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has been declared inactive for his second straight week, acting as the emergency QB.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has been declared inactive for his second straight week, acting as the emergency quarterback, third behind Kyle Allen.

Wilson hasn’t been able to shake the calf injury sustained in conditioning drills on the first day of training camp.

Should Justin Fields take care of the ball today versus the Denver Broncos, the starting job could be his for keeps. According to sources of NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Steelers could continue with the hot hand, keeping Wilson sidelined.

If that were to happen, Wilson won’t be happy. But if he desires to keep playing beyond 2024, risking further damage to your body probably isn’t the best idea.

Wilson signed a one-year contract with the Steelers for the vet minimum in March because he’s being paid $39 million from the Broncos this season.

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Steelers vs. Broncos: Russell Wilson among inactives for Week 2

As expected, Russell Wilson (calf) is inactive for the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 2 matchup versus the Broncos in Denver. He’s been declared the emergency quarterback and will only play if something happens to starter Justin Fields and backup Kyle …

As expected, Russell Wilson (calf) is inactive for the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 2 matchup versus the Broncos in Denver. He’s been declared the emergency quarterback and will only play if something happens to starter Justin Fields and backup Kyle Allen. So, when you see Wilson suited up, that’s why.

Here are the Steelers Week 2 inactives:

Steelers can change history with a win in Denver

The Pittsburgh Steelers can change history with a victory in Denver versus the Broncos this afternoon.

The Pittsburgh Steelers can change history with a victory in Denver this afternoon.

Denver has not been a kind place for the Steelers. It’s been a decade and a half since the Steelers left Mile High Stadium with a win in 2009. So, as you can imagine, the roster looks dramatically different now. Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward, Heath Miller, Santonio Holmes and LaMarr Woodley still played in the Black and Gold.

Two three-yard touchdowns to Ward from Roethlisberger and a 25-yarder to Mike Wallace gave Pittsburgh a 28-10 victory, their last in four trips to Denver.

Mike Tomlin knows all too well the difficulties of playing at Mile High.

“The first thing that I think about when I think about going to Denver is the environment, particularly at this portion of the season,” Tomlin said in his Broncos preview press conference. “It is a hostile and challenging environment in a lot of ways — from a crowd noise perspective, from a conditioning perspective. … We need to prepare with those things in mind this week to get ourselves in the very best position to perform.”

The Steelers can change history with a win, and quarterback Justin Fields may have an opportunity to change the future.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported this morning that sources tell him that if Fields has the hot hand, he could remain in the driver’s seat after this week and next.

“If that happens, don’t be surprised if Tomlin continues to have Fields start, sources say, even if Wilson has recovered from his aggravated calf injury,” Rapoport wrote. “It would not necessarily be a benching, but more of a continuation of what is working under center.

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Steelers vs. Broncos: How to watch, listen and stream Week 2 game

Here’s how to watch, listen and stream Week 2 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) visit the Denver Broncos (0-1) in what could be a game in which Justin Fields potentially wins the starting job.

The Steelers are coming off a narrow win over the Atlanta Falcons, where they held their own thanks to their strong defense and Chris Boswell’s leg.

Here’s how you can tune into the Week 2 matchup this afternoon:

Game Information

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos

Date: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024

Time: 4:25 ET

Location: Empower Field at Mile High (Denver)

Television

CBS

Announcers

Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst) and Aditi Kinkhabwala (sideline)

Stream

FuboTV (try it for free)

Radio

WDVE-FM (102.5)

WBGG-AM (970)

Satellite Radio

Bears feed: XM 381

Bills feed: XM 226

Betting Odds (via BetMGM)

  • Spread: Steelers (-2.5)
  • Money line: Steelers (-150), Broncos (+125)
  • Over/Under: 36.5

NFL Wire Site

Steelers Wire

Broncos Wire

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Steelers vs. Broncos TV broadcast map for Week 2

Here’s a look at where Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos matchup will be aired.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) will battle the Denver Broncos (0-1) on Sunday, and the Steelers will be looking to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2020.

Let’s see if the Steelers will be on in your neck of the woods.

If you live in the blue region of the map, you will see the Steelers-Broncos on your local CBS affiliate. The Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals rightfully dominate the rest of the country.

With Russell Wilson not expected to start, what once was a revenge game between Wilson and his former team no longer has the intrigue.

The game will be called by Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst), and Aditi Kinkhabwala (sideline).

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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin designates Russell Wilson as questionable vs. Broncos

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will be listed as questionable for the Week 2 matchup with the Denver Broncos.

When the inactives report is released Sunday afternoon, expect Russell Wilson to be on it again as an emergency quarterback.

“Regarding Russell’s availability, I’m going to list him as questionable. Obviously, if his availability is questionable, then starting is less-so,” Tomlin told Steelers reporters on Friday.

It comes as no surprise that Mike Tomlin designated Wilson as questionable in the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 2 matchup with the Denver Broncos. Tomlin stated earlier this week that the team was preparing for Justin Fields to get his second consecutive start.

Wilson has been sidelined with a calf injury he’s battled since the start of training camp. According to Gerry Dulac, Steelers insider for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Tomlin and staff are being extra cautious so that it doesn’t turn into an Achilles problem, which most commonly occurs where the calf muscle joins the tendon.

Dulac said the Steelers plan to start Fields this week and in their Week 3 home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Steelers WR George Pickens swaps messages with Patrick Surtain III ahead of Broncos matchup

Pittsburgh Steelers George Pickens will face his toughest challenge since being promoted to WR1.

There’s nothing but respect between Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and the guy expected to follow him on Sunday, cornerback Patrick Surtain III.

Pickens and Surtain know each other well from their days at Georgia and Alabama. In his last outing against Surtain in 2020, Pickens was targeted four times for two catches and 21 yards. We all know the pros are a different ballgame, but the matchup will be one to watch, as these two are some of the best at their respective positions.

“I went up against Pat Surtain in college. So, a lot of this stuff isn’t new for me,” Pickens told Steelers reporters on Wednesday. “He’s just a good player. I’m a good player. There’s a lot of good players around the league.”

Pickens knows that no matter Denver’s plan, he has to be himself.

“Just hope they have their plan correct. I don’t really know or care what they’re going to do,” Pickens said.

And good recognize good.

“I think he has elite body control in the air,” Surtain said of Pickens. “He can track the ball well. He has great ball skills. He’s a playmaker, for sure. He’s a great player.”

Surtain is going to present a tough challenge for Pickens, but it’s one that he should be up for.

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Steelers Week 2 injury report: Offensive line takes another hit

Here’s a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report, including Russell Wilson, following Wednesday’s practice.

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their initial injury report for their Week 2 matchup versus the (0-1) Denver Broncos.

Offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr., who played an outstanding game in Atlanta, is dealing with an ankle injury and did not practice.

Here’s a look at the full injury report for the Steelers following Wednesday’s practice:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Russell Wilson calf LP
WR Roman Wilson ankle LP
CB Darius Rush concussion LP
OT Dan Moore Jr. ankle DNP
G Isaac Seumalo pectoral DNP
DL Larry Ogunjobi knee LP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

Denver Broncos

 

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
T Garrett Bolles calf DNP
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles DNP
WR Devaughn Vele ribs DNP
OT Dan Moore Jr. ankle DNP
C Luke Wattenberg ankle DNP
OLB Jonah Elliss knee LP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

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Announcers set for Steelers vs. Broncos Week 2 game

Announcers are set for the Pittsburgh Steelers-Denver Broncos Week 2 matchup.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) will battle Russell Wilson‘s former Denver Broncos (0-1) team on Sunday in the late window.

The Steelers’ Week 2 game will air on CBS at 4:25 ET. The television commentators are Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst) and Aditi Kinkhabwala (reporter).

The Steelers are coming off an 18-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, where the offense sputtered and the only points came from the leg of AFC special teams player of the week, Chris Boswell. The ever-reliable defense held Atlanta to 10 points in the first half, blanking them in the second.

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